Winners for 20th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Announced; HUB International Insurance Brokers, Largest in Canada, Named Business of the Year

The winners for the 20th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were announced last evening at the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards gala event attended by 350 business, community and political leaders. Co-hosted with the City of Burnaby, these annual awards recognize businesses, entrepreneurs and not-for-profits for their business success, innovation, community involvement, and environmental sustainability. This year’s awards were hosted at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, which was also recognized at the awards gala as the 2019 inductee into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame, the 17th business to receive the distinction.

“It is an absolute pleasure to co-host the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards with the City of Burnaby. These awards showcase what an exceptional business community we have in Burnaby. Bringing everyone together for an evening of celebration of our extraordinary, diverse and innovative business community is truly one of the highlights of the year.” says Paul Holden, BBOT President & CEO.

Taking home the Business of the Year award was HUB International Insurance Brokers. HUB International has grown to be the largest insurance broker in Canada, employing 300 employees in its Burnaby head office alone, and providing risk resources to customers to help them navigate the rapidly changing insurance landscape, supporting the development and growth of their staff and supporting community events.

About the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards (BBEAs)
Each year, the Burnaby Board of Trade, in partnership with the City of Burnaby, recognizes and celebrates the best of Burnaby businesses, entrepreneurs, and not-for-profits. For more information on the BBEAs, visit www.bbot.ca/programs/burnaby-business-excellence-awards/

Thank you to our great BBEA sponsors who make the awards program a success: